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New-look Matt Dunstone rink is top Canadian team on year-to-date world ranking list
A strong start to the season has launched the new-look Matt Dunstone team past the rest of the Canadian competition on the world men's curling rankings list. Dunstone is the top domestic entry on the ...
Dec 01, 2022

A look at how $10-a-day child-care plans have been rolling out across Canada
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Families in Nunavut are now paying an average of $10 a day for child care, the first jurisdiction to achieve the goal under a Canada-wide plan. The federal government has signed agr...
Dec 01, 2022

Nunavut reaches $10-a-day average for child care, years ahead of Canada-wide goal
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Families across Nunavut are now paying an average of $10 a day for child care under a Canada-wide plan, 15 months earlier than initially expected and three years ahead of the nation...
Dec 01, 2022

Military was told to prepare to intervene in 'Freedom Convoy' protests: official
OTTAWA - The Defence Department's top official says he told the military to prepare to intervene as "Freedom Convoy" protests gridlocked downtown Ottawa and several border crossings with the U.S. earl...
Dec 01, 2022

Canada exits World Cup on third straight loss as Morocco profits from poor defending
DOHA, Qatar - Canada is leaving the World Cup without a point after losing 2-1 to Morocco in its final group stage game. Canada dug itself an early hole and couldn't find a way out despite a late surg...
Dec 01, 2022

Visser’y’ in Chase’s debut; Hawks beat Millionaires
Nipawin's newcomer provided an early spark for his new team on Wednesday and the Hawks skated away with a 5-3 victory over Melville.Chase Visser was acquired from the Lloydminster Bobcats on Tuesday a...
Dec 01, 2022

Saskatchewan mass stabbing sparks law to suspend benefits for offenders at large
REGINA - Saskatchewan says it wants to suspend government benefits to violent offenders who have warrants out for their arrest. The Saskatchewan Party government introduced legislation today that woul...
Dec 01, 2022

Joly ups cash for International Criminal Court sex-crime probes, as Russia rift grows
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is announcing another $1 million for the International Criminal Court. The money is meant to support the court's investigations into sexual and gender-bas...
Dec 01, 2022

'Maybe tomorrow will be too late.' War adds urgency for Ukrainian artists
KYIV, Ukraine - At first glance, the space looks like any other trendy gallery in a western country: faded walls, a stylish caf where regulars chat quietly, all in a neighbourhood that wouldn't look t...
Dec 01, 2022

FOUND - P.A. police looking for missing woman
UPDATE: PAPS say Seegerts has been found. Prince Albert Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 81-year-old woman.Josephine Seegerts was last seen on Nov. 28 at a business on Marq...
Dec 01, 2022